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Italy Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Italy Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
European Union Crescent, Cbd, Garki, Abuja.
Phone: +0023494602970|0023494602971
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 27 minutes)
Italy Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria
12, Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos
Phone: +0023412710868
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 27 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Italy may close on the following Nigerian and Italian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| The Feast of Saint Januarius (Naples) | Saturday, September 19 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 weeks |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| The Feast of St. Ambrose (Milan) | Monday, December 07 | 3 months |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 3 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Sambisa Memorial Day | Tuesday, December 22 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Italian Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
Italy currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Nigerian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Italy. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Italy in Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Italian embassies in Nigeria?
The Italian representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Italian holidays in 2026/2024:
- The Feast of Saint Januarius (Naples) (IT) Sat, Sep 19, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in Italy vs Nigeria
Rome, Italy time is 1:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
01:33AMTuesday, September 01, 2026
Rome, Italy
02:33AMTuesday, September 01, 2026